Morning Coffee a reason to get out of bed before

An early morning tradition that has always been a success, Morning Coffee With. . . prompts an informal conversation between prominent actors, directors, and screenwriters attending the festival.

Jace Alexander, a long time film festival participant, childhood friend of co-founder Jonathan Burkhart and director of the FX television show “Rescue Me,” moderates the conversation each morning.

“He is someone who is always able to weave in various disciplines, whether you’ve got a director or an actor or a screenwriter or a producer. He weaves them all together. It’s a very fluid, graceful and often a very funny conversation,” said festival artistic director Mystelle Brabbée.

Alexander has hosted Morning Coffee With. . . since Jonathan and Jill Burkhart started it in 1996. The series came about as a way to fill the film festival schedule with activities other than screenings and put the public in touch with the people behind the scenes. It also allows writers and directors to learn more about each other’s projects.

Morning Coffee With runs Thursday through Sunday from 9-10 a.m. at The Rose and Crown on South Water Street. Bagels, muffins and coffee are provided.

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